Remember when we said that masks were about government control?

We were called crazy conspiracy theorists.

People said that the government was only pushing masks for people’s safety, not to increase the size and scope of government.

Well, it looks like we were right… again.

A 7 foot tall robot has been released at the Dallas airport.

It’s mission?

To identify and catch travelers without their masks on.

But that’s not all: this robot has the capability to contact law enforcement immediately to report suspected “potential crimes.”

I don’t know about you, but doesn’t this sound a little… you know, big brother-ish?

Watch disturbing footage of this 7 foot robot in action:

It looks like the rise of robots and government overreach are not a coincidence.

Fortune Magazine has more details on this robocop:

The rise of the robots is becoming a very real thing.

Dallas Love Field has begun testing robotic assistant devices to ensure that passengers at the nation’s fourth-busiest airport are complying with airport rules—and warn them if they’re not.

The Security Control Observation Towers (SCOT for short) are located near baggage claim and near security checkpoints at the airport. They are able to determine whether a passenger is wearing a face mask, which is still mandated in all airports throughout the country.

If they’re not, SCOT might issue a verbal warning, which could escalate in volume and severity if the infraction is not corrected. The system can also call on-site security or the police if necessary.

Love Field is one of two airports in the country testing the seven-foot-tall SCOT kiosks. (The other was not named, but the SCOT kiosk reportedly watches the parking garages to prevent break-ins.) Airports are able to set the rules for each unit.

At present, Love Field is simply testing the towers, and it’s not certain whether they will become permanent fixtures.

Airports aren’t the only business relying on robocops these days. A robotic security guard named ROAMEO (Rugged Observation Assistance Mobile Electronic Officer) made its debut at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington three months ago. Another began patrolling Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, in February. But the company behind the technology is especially focused on Orlando, home of Universal Studios and Walt Disney World.

So… can you guess what the robot’s name is?

Its name is Karen.

We’re not joking.

Now, I don’t know if it’s coincidence or if it was on purpose, but apparently the robot’s creators don’t see the irony in naming the “mask robocop” Karen.

Dallas is the nation’s 4th busiest airport.

If the robot is “successful” there, don’t be surprised if similar Karens begin showing up at other airports across the country.